Fox’s hit series ‘Accused’ is back for its second season, and it’s bringing some exciting new faces to the screen. Jerrika Hinton, who many fans remember as Dr. Stephanie Edwards from ‘Grey’s Anatomy’, is joining the cast. Known for its unique storytelling, ‘Accused’ dives into compelling stories of crime and punishment, each episode offering a fresh perspective from the defendant’s point of view. Season 2 of ‘Accused’ is set to premiere on Tuesday, October 1 at 8 p.m. ET.
In the upcoming season, Hinton will be featured in the episode ‘Marcus’ Story’, alongside Patrick J. Adams. This episode focuses on a tech entrepreneur named Marcus, portrayed by Nick Cannon, whose innovative software leads to unexpected and dark consequences. Hinton plays Lycia, adding depth and intrigue to this complex narrative, while Adams takes on the role of Pete.
The new season of ‘Accused’ boasts an impressive lineup, including Justin Chambers (‘Grey’s Anatomy’), Ken Jeong (‘The Masked Singer’), Danny Pino (‘Law & Order: SVU’), Taylor Schilling (‘Orange Is the New Black’), William H. Macy (‘Shameless’), Felicity Huffman (‘Desperate Housewives’), and a returning Michael Chiklis from Season 1.
One notable episode, ‘Eugene’s Story’, features Ken Jeong as a kind-hearted jewelry store owner who discovers his wife’s hidden past. Directed by Michael Chiklis, this episode marks a reunion for Jeong and Chiklis, who previously worked together on FX’s ‘The Shield’. Chiklis, who directed an episode in the first season, will continue to appear both behind and in front of the camera this season.
Produced by Sony Pictures Television and Fox Entertainment, ‘Accused’ is the brainchild of Howard Gordon, with Daniel Pearle as co-showrunner. The executive production team includes Alex Gansa, David Shore, Erin Gunn, Milan Cheylov, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Jacob Cohen-Holmes of All3Media America, Jimmy McGovern, Sita Williams, Roxy Spencer, and Louise Pedersen for All3Media International.
Since her memorable tenure on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’, Jerrika Hinton has taken on significant roles in HBO’s ‘Here and Now’, Apple TV+’s ‘Servant’, and Prime Video’s ‘Hunters’. Her addition to the ‘Accused’ lineup is highly anticipated.
‘Accused’ received widespread acclaim in its first season, captivating audiences with its unique approach to legal drama and complex themes of crime and justice. The show averaged 8 million viewers per episode and featured a star-studded cast including Michael Chiklis, Abigail Breslin, Whitney Cummings, Margo Martindale, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Wendell Pierce, Rachel Bilson, Jack Davenport, Molly Parker, Rhea Perlman, Betsy Brandt, Keith Carradine, Aisha Dee, and Jason Ritter.